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Week 5

Weekly
Grade
PICKERS
1-4 133.72
104.11
 
VS
proj
BoomGoestheDynamite
112.2 1-4
96.15

PICKERS hand BoomGoestheDynamite third straight loss in 133.72-112.20 rout

PICKERS cruised to a 133.72-112.20 victory to hand BoomGoestheDynamite their third consecutive loss. BoomGoestheDynamite leapt out to a 27.30-point lead on Thursday behind stellar efforts from Allen Robinson II (14 points) and the Chicago Bears defense (8.5). But it was all PICKERS after that. They were led by the Baltimore Ravens defense (25.8 points) and Kyler Murray (22.7). PICKERS (1-4) will look to notch another win against Hilltoppers, while BoomGoestheDynamite (1-4) take on Project Mayhem in an effort to get back in the win column.

Matchup Timeline

  PICKERS   BoomGoestheDynamite

Inside the Matchup

Matchup Player of the Week

The Ravens defense allowed only 3 points, surrendered 205 yards, and forced 3 turnovers in a 27-3 win over the Bengals. In doing so, they put up 25.8 points and more-than-doubled their scoring projection, the second-highest percent increase of any DEF in the league this season. Next week, the Ravens will go up against the Eagles.
The Baltimore Ravens defense

Top Player Comparison

PICKERS
Points
% of total points 133.72
1
The Baltimore Ravens defense
DEF
25.8
9.67
19.3%
2
Kyler Murray
QB
22.7
17.52
17%
3
Calvin Ridley
WR
20.6
15.21
15.4%
4
Chase Edmonds
RB
18.32
7.89
13.7%
BoomGoestheDynamite
Points
% of total points 112.2
1
Patrick Mahomes
QB
26.9
19.26
24%
2
Travis Kelce
TE
23.8
14.15
21.2%
3
Kareem Hunt
RB
16.8
16.89
15%
4
Wil Lutz
K
15
10.19
13.4%

Matchup Highlights

Sunday Early
Both teams had players with standout moments early Sunday, but after all the plays were accounted for, PICKERS owned an 87.42-80.40 lead. Kyler Murray had a 45-yard pass and a 37-yard touchdown pass for PICKERS, while Chase Edmonds had a 29-yard touchdown run. Patrick Mahomes made the highlight reel for BoomGoestheDynamite with a 58-yard pass.
Monday
Wil Lutz had a 53-yard field goal for BoomGoestheDynamite.

Points By Position

  PICKERS   BoomGoestheDynamite

StatSmack

PICKERS must have eaten their Wheaties this morning. They scored more in this matchup (133.72) than their season average (111.72).
Everybody can't be a winner, especially if you're BoomGoestheDynamite. They've dropped their last three matchups.
We heard scoring helps you win. BoomGoestheDynamite need some help then, averaging just 103.93 versus PICKERS's 111.72.
PICKERS don't let their opponents come within striking distance. They've got more blowout wins this season than BoomGoestheDynamite (1 vs 0).
PICKERS don't falter at the last minute, with fewer close losses than BoomGoestheDynamite (0 vs 1).
PICKERS have had more fantasy starters beat their projection than BoomGoestheDynamite (25 vs 20).
By position, PICKERS have outscored BoomGoestheDynamite at RB, WR, and DEF this season.
The starters for PICKERS had more big plays in their NFL games this week (3) than the starters for BoomGoestheDynamite (2).
Don't worry BoomGoestheDynamite, just because you lost doesn't mean it's all over. But you really should have won. Give that a whirl next week!

Next Week Preview

PICKERS
PICKERS (1-4) take on Hilltoppers (4-1) in Week 6. PICKERS may have to rearrange the deck a bit with Michael Thomas out on bye next week. Hilltoppers will be without Drew Brees and the New Orleans Saints defense. Looking at just the last two weeks, PICKERS have put up 110.77 points per game, while Hilltoppers have averaged only 84.52 per contest.
BoomGoestheDynamite
On the docket in Week 6, 11th-place BoomGoestheDynamite (1-4) will take on fifth-place Project Mayhem (3-2). BoomGoestheDynamite can't count on another 15 points from Wil Lutz, who's got a bye in Week 6. Project Mayhem won't have DK Metcalf, Russell Wilson, Jared Cook, or Daniel Carlson.